The Death Kiss (1932): Cast
The Death Kiss is a 1932 mystery horror film directed by Edwin L. Marin, starring Vince Barnett as Officer Gulliver, Frank O'Connor and Harry Strang. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- K.B.S. Productions Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Death Kiss About?
The premise of The Death Kiss without spoilers.
A film set turns deadly when an actor is shot and killed during production, exposing hidden sentiments among the cast and crew. Concerned about scandal, studio executives scramble, while a writer becomes embroiled in the investigation, uncovering clues that reveal the truth behind the murder.
The Death Kiss Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revenge
- golden age of hollywood
- sleuthing
- framed for murder
- forgery
- sabotage
- amateur detective
- pre code film
- damsel in distress
- deception
- public domain
- hollywood california
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- red herring
- held at gunpoint
- retribution
- violence
- vindication
- shoeshine stand
- racial stereotype
- slang
- newspaper story
- publicity agent
- stock footage
- hotel desk clerk
- police sergeant
- fictioinal movie studio
- psychotronic film
- film director
- film producer
- film studio
- film actor
- film writer
- search for killer
- kiss of death
- california
- foreign accent
- b movie
- lights go out
- catwalk
- kissing a stranger
- gangland hit
- film within a film
- famous actor murdered
- filmed murder
- sealing the gates
- homicide detective
- digging out a bullet
- life insurance beneficiary
- .38 snubnose revolver
- screening room
The Death Kiss Cast & Characters
Vince Barnett leads the cast as Officer Gulliver, with Frank O'Connor as Tom and Harry Strang as Gaffer. Directed by Edwin L. Marin; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edwin L. Marin
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Vince Barnett as Officer Gulliver - Frank O'Connor as Tom
- Harry Strang as Gaffer
- Wade Boteler as Sergeant Hilliker
Also Starring in The Death Kiss
· 32 more- Lester Dorr Hotel Desk Clerk
- Al Hill Assistant Director
- Bela Lugosi Joseph Steiner
- Clarence Muse Shoeshine Man
- Barbara Bedford Script Girl
- Paul Porcasi Ellsmith
- Grace Hayle Chalmer's Nosy Neighbor
- George O'Hanlon Bystander / Man Sitting on Curb
- Monte Vandergrift Studio Cop
- Steve Pendleton Bystander
- James Donlan Max Hill
- Spec O'Donnell Pete
- King Baggot Al Payne
- John Wray Detective Lieut. Sheehan
- Edward Van Sloan Tom Avery
- Charles Dorety Bill
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- Forrest Taylor
- Ralph Lewis Winchell
- David Manners Franklyn Drew
- Harold Minjir Howell
- Matty Roubert Newsboy
- Kathrin Clare Ward Ms. Potts
- Mona Maris Mrs. Agnes Avery
- Alan Roscoe Chalmers
- Lee Moran Todd
- Edmund Burns Myles Brent
- Eddie Boland Bill
- Adrienne Ames Marcia Lane
- Neely Edwards Cliffside Inn Desk Clerk
- Stanhope Wheatcroft Mr. Wheatcroft
- Harold Waldridge Charlie
- Alexander Carr Leon A. Grossmith
More from Edwin L. Marin
More films directed by Edwin L. Marin, best-rated first: A Christmas Carol, Fort Worth, Raton Pass and Sugarfoot.
The Death Kiss Videos
2 videos: 2 featurettes.
- Featurette The Death Kiss (1932) Bela Lugosi | Comedy, Crime, Pre-Code Film
Cars in The Death Kiss
3 cars on screen, including the 1930 Buick Series 60 and the 1930 Packard Deluxe Eight.
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1930 Buick Series 60 Minor role -
1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Minor role -
1930 Cadillac V-16 Background role
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Movies Like The Death Kiss
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kiss Me Deadly, Kiss of Death and Kiss of Death.
The Death Kiss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Death Kiss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Death Kiss?
The Death Kiss runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Death Kiss released?
The Death Kiss was released on December 5, 1932.
Who directed The Death Kiss?
The Death Kiss was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
More films by Edwin L. Marin Who is in the cast of The Death Kiss?
The Death Kiss stars Vince Barnett as Officer Gulliver, Frank O'Connor as Tom and Harry Strang as Gaffer, among 36 credited actors.
Does The Death Kiss have a post-credit scene?
No. The Death Kiss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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